Facility Operations Leadership Trainee

Bunge Iberica SA; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge offers an Operations Leadership Trainee program in the United States that trains and develops future plant leaders across multiple facilities. Trainees engage in hands-on operation, safety culture building, and structured learning to prepare for frontline leadership roles.

The program emphasizes relocation flexibility to support business needs and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences (e.g., Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management) Industrial Management, Operations Management, or Engineering required +0 or more years of relevant industry experience OR
• Associate or Vocational Degree; +2 or more years of relevant industry experience OR 5 or more years of relevant industry experience in Agribusiness or relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop and lead the Bunge safety culture by learning, understanding and demonstrating safe work habits.
• Trainees will participate fully in the day-to-day physical operation of a Bunge facility to understand fundamental operations and processes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational processes and leadership requirements, including shift work rotations.
• Trainees may be required to travel and/or relocate to other Bunge locations for instructional purposes.
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions and will communicate findings to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion.
• Assist the facility in prioritizing and optimizing "Key Performance Indicators".
• Assist plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, employee training, commissioning and start‑up.
• Support Regional Continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.

Skills

Safety focus

Adaptability

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

PC proficiency

Team collaboration

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Engineering

Associate degree or Vocational with 2+ years

5+ years agribusiness experience

Job description

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Facility Operations Leadership Trainee

Date: Sep 21, 2026

City : Omaha State : Nebraska (US-NE) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number: 47793

A Day in the Life

Bunge has an outstanding opportunity for individuals to join the Bunge Operations team as an Operations Leadership Trainee and participate in a comprehensive training program designed to give an understanding of the operations and processes of Bunge’s industrial facilities, that could include crushing and refining facilities, grain facilities, or packaging facilities. The role focuses on developing hands‑on leadership skills within our plant manufacturing environment over an 18‑month time frame, successful candidates will develop skills and knowledge Bunge’s facilities that will prepare them for various leadership roles within the industrial organization. Upon successful completion of the program, Operations Leadership Trainees will apply for consideration into a facility‑based front‑line leadership position within the Business Unit that both complements the needs of the company and the employee’ strengths. Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities and/or business demands is required. Location to be determined based on current business needs.

Dubuque, IA, Morristown, IN, Terra Haute, IN, Amarillo, TX, Creston, IA, Burley, ID, Eddyville, KY, Fairmont City, IL, and Longview, WA.

Location to be determined and candidate must be willing to relocate.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Train, develop and lead the Bunge safety culture by learning, understanding and demonstrating safe work habits.
• Trainees will participate fully in the day-to-day physical operation of a Bunge facility to understand fundamental operations and processes. This will follow the program governance of 70/20/10 (70% hands on, 20% informal learning, 10% formal learning).
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational processes and leadership requirements, including shift work rotations.
• Trainees will, from time to time, demonstrate their level of understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or the program manager.
• Trainees may be required to travel and/or relocate to other Bunge locations for instructional purposes.
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions and will communicate findings to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion.
• Assist the facility in prioritizing and optimizing "Key Performance Indicators".
• Assist plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, employee training, commissioning and start‑up.
• Support Regional Continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Agricultural Sciences (e.g., Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management) Industrial Management, Operations Management, or Engineering required +0 or more years of relevant industry experience OR
• Associate or Vocational Degree; +2 or more years of relevant industry experience OR 5 or more years of relevant industry experience in Agribusiness or relevant discipline.
• Demonstrate and promote safety.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and self‑directed
• Demonstrates mechanical and analytical aptitude with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in standard PC applications.
• Collaborative team player.
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs
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